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We have an radio club in our school, which started two years ago. I am lucky as I’m one of the host. Our club is much more than just music. Every morning we broadcast the weather, the recently news and some special messages. During exam time, we had a special program to tell students that what they should do for preparation. In the end of the school year, many students whom are graduating use our club to give messages to your teachers and close friends. When parents come to our school, we often play songs sang by the students and inform them of some important events.
3 . While some feel that bookstores are fading away, one Chinese bookstore has found new life by marching into rural areas in China to bring colorful cultural life and higher incomes lo local residents.
By absorbing local rural characteristics, the village branches of the Librairie Avantgarde Bookstore (LAB) chain have transformed into important platforms to display local history, culture and folk traditions. Not just bookstores, they are foundations helping to relieve spiritual poverty (贫困) and centers for gathering and displaying rural culture.
To better fit in the lives of local residents, earth village branch has its own characteristics, like the branch in Shaxi, southwest China’s Yunnan province. Many of nearly 20,000 books in the store are associated with the history, geography and folk customs of Yunnan and the Bai people.
“Turning in profits is not our only aim. Our bookstore has become a public gathering space for villagers. Not only young people, but many elderly residents come here. They do not buy books, but pass the time by reading or chatting with each other in our store.” Liu Xia, the bookstore owner explained.
She added that this is a cultural atmosphere that bookstores offer the area. Some residents have grown accustomed to turning to the books of the store to find answers to the troubles they face, such as operating a business or controlling tourists from urban areas. The biggest benefit of opening bookstores in villages is that it helps provide a healthy environment for children’s growth. “My kids often come to the store. They love reading books here. They gain knowledge and curiosity about outside world.” one villager said.
The arrival of the bookstore menus a lot to the village when young residents have been leaving for urban areas in recent years. During the 2020 May Day and National Day holidays, the daily number of tourists traveling to the village reached 5,000, a record high. Visitors were attracted by the bookstore. Surrounding it, several restaurants and holds have opened.
1. Which of the following best describes village branches of the LAB?A.They are disappearing gradually. |
B.They feature local rural cultures. |
C.They could make much higher profits. |
D.They have set up poverty-relief foundations. |
A.It specializes in history-related books. |
B.It creates a public gathering space for business. |
C.It shares the same features with oilier branches. |
D.It helps villagers know more about the Bai people. |
A.Attracting more people lo pay a visit. |
B.Offering kids a healthy atmosphere. |
C.Helping residents lo acquire knowledge. |
D.Encouraging the young to go to big cities. |
A.LAB: A Bookstore on the Rise |
B.Local Culture Welcomed by Tourists |
C.Village Bookshops Promote Rural Life |
D.Great Ambitions of Village Bookstores |
4 . Senior high school is not only just attending classes and attempting to get high grades. Students can make the most of the opportunities high school offers you to explore your interests and sometimes interact with fellow students in clubs. Here are some introductions of popular clubs.
Speech Club
Do you enjoy talking? Do you think you can be a future lawyer? Try out for the school’s speech team. Not only will you meet people and make friends, you’ll also get to practice public speaking, a valuable, important tool that you will use at every stage of your life. By researching, talking about debating hot- button political, social, cultural and environment topics, you will also become more aware and up-to-date on current events.
Band Club
Are you in a band in junior high? If so, you probably remember always hanging around with your musical friends. If you haven’t joined any high school club yet, you should! Most high school bands give performances, and even go on trips to Disney land. Not sure? Did I mention that studies show that students with music education tend to receive higher grades? You read it right.
Red Cross Club
If you are interested in the medical field or planning to take a combined M.D. program, perhaps you should consider joining your school’s Chinese Red Cross Club. As part of the high school club working with the local Red Cross chapter, you can become a lifeguard, learn how to perform first aid, or become a trained instructor who teaches others.
Language Clubs
Can you speak Spanish, French, or German? Or maybe you just really like the foreign language class! Either way, you should consider joining your school’s language clubs and lean a new language during your past time. Spanish, French and German clubs put on several charity and cultural events throughout the academic year. You could be helping others in need, and making new friends all at the same time!
1. Which club suits you best if you want to become a lawyer?A.Speech Club. | B.Band Club. | C.Red Cross Club. | D.Language Clubs. |
A.It ensures students to practice public speaking. |
B.It helps improve students’ grades. |
C.It enables students to be lifeguards. |
D.It makes students’ speaking ability better. |
A.They both can give you a trip to Disneyland. |
B.They make you a man of many talents and languages. |
C.They enable you to help people who are in need. |
D.They can help you to be a person with first aid knowledge. |
5 . Volunteering jobs from 4 organizations
Ageing Well
The aim of this organization is to improve the health of older people by encouraging and supporting them to be more active—particularly those who join little or no physical activity. Ageing Well is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to come forward with new ideas for activities of the program.
Availability:from Monday to Friday/Morning or Afternoon
Minimum(最低的)age:50
G64 COVID Help
During the COVID-19 pandemic(流行病), the role of volunteers within our community has never been more important. These job chances include helping with shopping,driving and check-in calls for those who can't leave their houses.There are also many other activities you can get involved in to help make a difference in your local community. In addition,personal protective equipment will be supplied.
Availability:from Monday to Saturday/Morning or Afternoon
Minimum age:16
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland(CHSS)supports people across Scotland with heart or brain conditions. When knowing such diseases, many people experience fear and loneliness and struggle with the influence on their lives. CHSS helps deal with that. The care and support they deliver every day make sure that people can live the life they want.
Availability:from Monday to Friday/Morning or Afternoon
Minimum age:16
Give Blood 4 Good
Give Blood 4 Good is looking for students at the University of Edinburgh to raise awareness of blood donation(献血)in Scotland. We also focus on educating young people (aged17-24) about blood donation because the regular donation is the lowest among this age group in Scotland. We want to raise awareness and educate people about blood donation.
Availability:from Monday to Sunday(24 hours day/night)
Minimum age:17
1. Which volunteer below may Ageing Well prefer?A.The volunteer who has higher education back grounds. |
B.The volunteer who is able to work at weekends. |
C.The volunteer who is sociable and creative. |
D.The volunteer who can speak at least one foreign language. |
A.By taking care of hard-working volunteers. |
B.By helping treat some deadly diseases. |
C.By reducing patients' mental stress. |
D.By teaching people how to fight against pandemics. |
A.Give Blood 4 Good | B.G64 COVID Help. |
C.Ageing Well | D.Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. |